Novice lottery player in Maryland in disbelief after $50K scratch-off win

A lucky player in Maryland who only recently started playing the lottery was pleasantly surprised and a little shocked after a hefty win.

Lottery winner thanks God after scoring scratch-off top prize

The Maryland Lottery uncovered details regarding the new Greenbelt resident who scored a big fortune from a $5 scratch-off ticket.

In a press release, the Lottery revealed that the player chose the nickname "Chando" to tell his story.

The Greenbelt player recently decided to try his luck with the 20X The Cash instant ticket.

The fortunate lottery player purchased several $5 tickets from Like on TV, on Greenbelt Road in Greenbelt.

The man then went back home and started scratching off the tickets.

Most of the tickets the Greenbelt player purchased were non-winners, but one managed to surprise him greatly.

This is because the player scored one of the game's top prizes, $50,000.

Recalling the moment, he realized that he had just won $50,000, the man said: "I couldn't do anything but drop to my knees and thank God."

The fortunate player added: "My kids thought I was joking, but I was in disbelief. This feels like a dream come true."

Asked by Lottery officials if he had any plans about the windfall, the man said that he wanted to buy a home for his family and celebrate the holidays.

Undoubtedly, luck was on the side of the novice player, especially considering that he had only recently started to play the lottery.

"Chando" admitted that he started playing the lottery after a recent talk with a fellow at work.

Staying true to his newfound hobby, the man decided to play twice a week, buying scratch-offs and participating in draw games such as Pick 5.

Only a few top prizes remain in play from 20X The Cash

Following the latest $50,000 win, now only one such top prize remains in play from the Maryland Lottery's 20X The Cash

The scratch-off game was introduced on January 22, 2024, and offers odds of winning any prize of 1 in 3.77.

There aren't many big prizes remaining in play from 20X The Cash.

As noted, there's only one top prize, while none of the 10 tier-two prizes of $5,000 are still in play.

A tier-three prize awards $1,000 but out of 33 such prizes at launch, only one remains in play.

Still, there are plenty of smaller-size prizes in play from 20X The Cash.

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